Physical Therapy articles from September 2005

Physical Therapy archives from September 2005

Leap!(Editorial)
September 1, 2005... Twilight is supposed to be a quiet time, a time when you gaze at the setting sun, that giant globe ducking behind crimson clouds and dipping below the horizon. Amazing, how fast the sun seems to descend that last little bit, as though anxious...

Theory-based study of the basic values of 565 physical therapists.
September 1, 2005... The belief that values are important determinants of human behavior is long-standing and multidisciplinary. (1-12) It is generally accepted that human behavior is influenced by what people value. What people value is based on enduring personal...

Comparison of 2 quality-of-life questionnaires in women treated for breast cancer: the RAND 36-item health survey and the functional living index-cancer.(Research Report)
September 1, 2005... Breast carcinoma is the most frequently occurring cancer in women. Enhanced early detection techniques and improved treatment options have increased 5-year survival rates to 86% or higher, depending on age, ethnicity, and disease stage at...

Mandatory continuing education in physical therapy: survey of physical therapists in states with and states without a mandate.(Research Report)
September 1, 2005... Continuing education (CE) is a common professional pursuit for health care practitioners. Health care practitioners (ie, physicians and nurses) have been reported to spend between 1 and 3 weeks per year on professional CE meetings. (1-5) There...

Management of back and neck pain: who seeks care from physical therapists?(Research Report)
September 1, 2005... Physical therapists commonly treat people with back and neck pain, (1) and there is a fair amount of evidence to support the use of at least some of the interventions that they deliver. (2-17) Despite the substantial use of physical therapists...

Discriminative, predictive, and evaluative properties of a trunk control measure in patients with stroke.(Research Report)
September 1, 2005... The purposes for using clinical measures can be divided into 3 categories: discrimination, prediction, and evaluation. (1) The discriminative ability of a measure is important to ensure that it can differentiate between patient groups and...

Identifiers suggestive of clinical cervical spine instability: a delphi study of physical therapists.(Research Report)
September 1, 2005... Cervical spine pain is a common musculoskeletal condition reportedly affecting 70% of people within their lifetime. (1) Instability is one element of cervical pain and may contribute to the clinical presentation of various conditions, including...

Ottawa panel evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for therapeutic exercises and manual therapy in the management of osteoarthritis.(Special Issue)
September 1, 2005... Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) affects a large proportion of the population. Its prevalence is increasing dramatically as the populations of industrialized countries age and the baby boomers enter older adulthood. (1) It has been...

Ottawa panel evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for therapeutic exercises and manual therapy in the management of osteoarthritis: appendix.(Special Issue)
September 1, 2005... Appendix 1. Previous Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Therapeutic Exercises for Osteoarthritis (a) Quality of Published Author/Year Evidence Clinical Recommendations ...

Initiatives in rehabilitation research.
September 1, 2005... Federal funding of rehabilitation research depends on how much that research is valued, both within the physical therapy profession and among the external groups and individuals who have a stake in the research outcomes. To help advance...

Precision Exercises: Exercises to Relieve Pain, Restore Posture, Improve Balance, and Regain Control of Muscles and Movement Needed for Everyday Living.(Book Review)
September 1, 2005... Precision Exercises: Exercises to Relieve Pain, Restore Posture, Improve Balance, and Regain Control of Muscles and Movement Needed for Everyday Living Lambert BP. Charlottesville, VA 22911, BL Enterprises LLC, 2004, spiralbound, 182 pp, illus,...

Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Hove The Answers You Need, ed 3.(Book Review)
September 1, 2005... Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Hove The Answers You Need, ed 3 Kalb RC, ed. New York, NY 10016, Demos Medical Publishing, 2004, paperback, 659 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-932603-05-0, $39.95. This book is intended primarily for people with...

Therapeutic Modalities, ed 3.(Book Review)
September 1, 2005... Therapeutic Modalities, ed 3 Starkey C. Philadelphia, PA 19013, FA Davis Co, 2004, hardcover, 421 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8036-1140-4, $54.95. This book is an excellent resource for students or for experienced athletic trainers, physical...

Lymphedema Management: The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners.(Book Review)
September 1, 2005... Lymphedema Management: The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners Zuther JE. New York, NY 10001, Thieme, 2005, hardcover, 270 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-58890-284-6, $69.95. Zuther has provided a comprehensive, well-written textbook that is clear...

Books, software, and videotapes received.(Bibliography)
September 1, 2005... Books, software, and videotapes received for review by the Journal Editorial Office are listed in Physical Therapy on a quarterly basis. The items noted below were received between January 1, 2005, and June 30, 2005. Reviews of many of these...

Report of the House of Delegates.(Association Business)
September 1, 2005... June 6-8, 2005 Boston, Mass The 61st Annual Session of the House of Delegates of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) was held in Salons l:-G of the Marriott Hotel-Copley Place, Boston, Mass, on Monday, June 6; Tuesday,...

APTA elected and appointed groups.(American Physical Therapy Association)(Illustration)
September 1, 2005... APTA Elected and Appointed Groups Board of Directors Ben F Massey, Jr, PT, MA 2006 President Joanell A Bohmert, PT, MS 2006 Vice President Babette S Sanders, PT, MS ...

APTA honors and awards for 2005.(American Physical Therapy Association)
September 1, 2005... At PT 2005--Annual Conference and Exposition of the APTA, the following members and institutions were recognized for their outstanding contributions to and achievements in physical therapy. Catherine Worthingham Fellows George J...

Profiles in excellence.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
September 1, 2005... Jennifer S Brach, PT, PhD, GCS, the recipient of a Foundation PODS Scholarship in 1998 and a Foundation NIFTI Fellowship in 2001, was recently selected to be the first nonphysician to receive the prestigious Paul B Besson Career Development...

Funding recipients recognized at Annual Conference.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
September 1, 2005... Eleven of the 26 individuals who were recognized for their achievements during the APTA Honors and Awards Ceremony are former Foundation funding recipients. These awards were presented at the APTA Annual Conference in Boston, Mass, this past...

Walk-O-Long.(Product News)
September 1, 2005... Caddy-O Products The Walk-O-Long is designed to help minimize back strain in adults while walking with a child or teaching a toddler to walk. This easily adjustable device wraps around the child's chest and under the arms, and is then...

Treadmill.(Product News)
September 1, 2005... Biodex Medical Systems The RTM400 and RTM600 rehabilitation treadmills offer a true zero starting speed with 0.10 mph increments ranging up to 10 mph, plus powered incline (0-15%) and decline (-3 to 12%) in both forward and reverse...

Treadmill: Landice.(Product News)
September 1, 2005... The L760 Rehabilitation Treadmill features speeds from 0 (starting) to 12 mph (maximum); a high-torque drive to move users weighing up to 400 lb; a maximum elevation of 15%; medical handrails; and a reversing belt option for "retro walking,"...

Support.(Product News)
September 1, 2005... The Posey Co. Posey's new lightweight bead-filled positioning products offer support and comfort for a variety of applications. These supports contain non-absorbent polystyrene beads in a breathable vinyl mesh outer shell that conforms to...

Dual-action exerciser.(Product News)
September 1, 2005... SportsArt Fitness The dual-action X-Trainer combines independent lower- and upper-body resistance. Rotational handles provide both positive and negative resistance to help vary the workout, and fingertip controls allow users to manage...

Ankle brace.(Product News)
September 1, 2005... Swede-O Inc The Arch Lok ankle brace has a modified orthotic footplate designed to support the arch and foot for prevention of ankle injuries and for postinjury treatment. The brace has a three-strap closure, making it easier to slide on...

Fitness ball.(Product News)
September 1, 2005... OPTP The FitBALL inflatable exercise ball is made of heavy-duty burst-resistant vinyl that supports up to 600 lb of pressure and deflates slowly if punctured. The ball can be used for a total body workout as well as strengthening,...

Back pain booklet.(Product News)
September 1, 2005... Saunders Group Inc "Back Pain and Activity--Striking the Right Balance," is the latest in the Saunders line of back and neck care educational products. This booklet provides research-based information to help patients overcome excessive...